Property description
Sowerbys are delighted to offer this superbly presented three bedroom bungalow with grounds extending to approximately a little over 3 acres (sts), peacefully located within the countryside on the outskirts of Ashill. The quiet and private situation of this property is truly enviable, with unspoilt views of the rural surroundings in every direction. The substantial grounds include paddocks, formal gardens, a large pond and a stable yard; with a variety of further outbuildings and garages also available within the curtilage. The accommodation on offer within the bungalow is in immaculate order and briefly comprise entrance hall, double aspect sitting/dining room with fireplace, kitchen, three double bedrooms, family bathroom, shower room with power shower and laundry room. Willow Lodge provides a wonderful lifestyle opportunity, not only for equestrian enthusiasts or smallholders, but also for any potential purchasers seeking a peaceful haven within the Norfolk countryside.
ASHILL Ashill is a thriving village, enjoying having its own public house and primary school, located a short distance from the market towns of Dereham and Swaffham. Swaffham offers a range of shopping facilities including a Waitrose supermarket. There is easy access from Ashill to the A47, which is the Norwich Road, allowing further opportunity to enjoy the facilities that the city of Norwich offers, including a variety of shops, supermarkets and a train station allowing direct rail links to London Liverpool Street. In addition there are airport facilities at Norwich Airport.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :- Brick weave patio with a solid timber entrance door opening into
PORCH Of hardwood construction with double glazed units to the front and side, tiled flooring and a pair of sliding obscure glass doors opening to the reception hall.
RECEPTION HALL 11' 1" x 7' 6" (3.38m x 2.30m) A delightfully spacious entrance area which extends at a right angle to an inner hall from where there are doors to all three bedrooms, the bathroom and shower room, with a further pair of double doors opening to the built in airing cupboard. Within the main reception hall [which measures 11' 1" x 7' 6" (3.38m x 2.30m)] there are glazed doors opening to the kitchen/breakfast room and sitting/dining room. The reception hall is also of more than ample space to serve as a study area if required.
SITTING/DINING ROOM 29' 3" x 12' 10" (8.93m x 3.93m) A delightfully proportioned reception space with glazing on three elevations to allow plenty of natural light to flood in. At the centre of the outer wall, an impressive Portland stone fireplace with a fuel effect gas fire and open-flue provides the rooms' main focal point. At present, the rear section of the room is laid out as a dining area, with a pair of fully glazed double doors opening onto the rear terrace and a glazed inner door opening to the kitchen/breakfast room. A UPVC double glazed window on the front elevation provides pleasant views of the garden with an adjacent pair of sliding double doors opening out to a covered entertaining area which overlooks the pond. Wall light points, television point and two radiators.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 13' 11" x 8' 9" (4.26m x 2.69m) An extensive selection of timber fronted base level and wall mounted storage units extending along three walls, with fitted work preparation surfaces and partially tiled walls. A single bowl resin composite sink unit with mixer tap is set into the worktops beneath a UPVC double glazed window which overlooks the garden room. Separate filter water tap and integrated appliances which include a four ring ceramic hob with extractor hood over, Neff combi-oven and main oven, refrigerator and Miele dishwasher. Tiled flooring, radiator and fully glazed UPVC door opening to the garden room.
GARDEN ROOM 9' 6" x 7' 9" (2.91m x 2.37m) Of UPVC double glazed construction upon a low level brick wall to three elevations with a pitched polycarbonate panel roof. The garden room provides a pleasant place to sit and enjoy views of the rear garden and the surrounding farmland. Tiled flooring, radiator and a fully glazed door opening to the rear patio.
BEDROOM ONE 13' 11" x 10' 11" (4.25m x 3.33m) Beautifully appointed main bedroom with an impressive array of built in storage units installed by the highly regarded Hammonds company. Included within the units there is a range of hanging, drawer and shelf space as well as integral electrical sockets and television point. UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and paddocks and radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 10' 11" x 10' 10" (3.35m x 3.32m) Another pleasantly proportioned double bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window enjoying views of the front garden. Radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 10' 7" x 9' 10" (3.25m x 3.02m) Another neatly presented double bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear aspect and radiator. Although the smallest room, this bedroom can comfortably accommodate a double bed with side tables and additional furniture.
BATHROOM 7' 5" x 5' 8" (2.27m x 1.74m) Well-appointed and fully tiled bathroom with suite comprising panel sided bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Built in vanity unit with integral spotlights and mirror, obscure glass window to front, tiled flooring and radiator.
SHOWER ROOM 7' 5" x 4' 11" (2.27m x 1.51m) Fully refurbished separate shower room with attractively tiled walls with border and tiled floors. Suite comprises a double width curved cubicle with glass door and chrome power shower over, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Obscure glass window to front, chrome heated towel rail and extractor fan.
LAUNDRY ROOM 17' 9" x 4' 10" (5.42m x 1.48m) Accessed externally via the rear patio, this is a useful utility area which is slightly removed from the main accommodation. A length of fitted work surface along one wall incorporates a twin bowl stainless steel sink unit, below which there is the necessary plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Base level and wall mounted storage units, obscure glass window to rear and radiator. There is also a low level WC, which is highly practical when gardening.
OUTSIDE The grounds extend to approximately a little over 3 acres (sts) of mature paddocks and gardens, flanked by farmland on three sides. From the quiet country lane a sweeping shingle driveway leads to the front of the bungalow and around to the garage at the side of the house, where there is private parking and a further garage/workshop building. A substantial paddock is currently fenced off to incorporate much of the land along two sides of the boundary, making an ideal enclosure for a horse or other livestock. Immediately to the front and rear of the bungalow there are more formal lawns, with a delightful pond providing a feature in the front garden.
OUTBUILDINGS Throughout the grounds there are a number of outbuildings. In addition to the main garage, which comes complete with a Hormann electric door and is attached to the bungalow, there is also a detached double width garage/workshop with a single electric up & over door which is ply-lined and insulated. In the back garden the current owner has installed a substantial timber studio, currently used as a home gymnasium/hobby room, which is of insulated timber frame construction with double glazed windows overlooking the paddock and a pair of timber double doors opening to the front. Situated towards the front of the plot there is also an established stable block comprising three stables which are suitable for horses. There are also other timber sheds and an impressive heated kennel, which comes complete with electrical power.
SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity, mains water and telephone connected. Septic tank drainage and oil fired central heating. There is also a bottle gas fire connected within the fireplace which also has a working flue.
COUNCIL TAX Band E.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:- 8905-8401-9929-1197-6243
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://www.epcregister.com/ and enter in the reference number above.
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